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HY62 HMX

2012 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HMX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,108 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 71,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,006 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,578 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,547 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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HY62 HMX is a 2012 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY62 HMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 HMX registered?

HY62 HMX is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is HY62 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HMX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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